Achter de Schermen van Het Steen

Step inside one of Antwerp’s most iconic landmarks and uncover the hidden world behind its stone walls. Het Steen has watched over the Scheldt River for centuries, its powerful exterior hinting at a long and dramatic past. This exclusive tour invites you beyond the facade, guiding you through the shadowy cellars and atmospheric attics where stories linger in every corner. As you move through winding passages, old stairways, and mysterious rooms, you will experience the building in a way most visitors never do. Your guide brings the history of Het Steen vividly to life, sharing tales of its turbulent past filled with conflict, interrogation, legend, and superstition. From the chilling accounts of suspected witches facing questioning to the echoes of medieval daily life, each space reveals another part of the fortress’s remarkable journey. This deeply immersive experience offers an evocative and memorable look at one of Antwerp’s oldest treasures.